Bongaigaon: ULFA-I leader killed in encounter

Bongaigaon: An ULFA-I leader was killed in an encounter that ensued between the police and the rebel group in Bongaigaon's Besimari area.

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The deceased ULFA-I leader has been identified as Dwipen Saud. Dwipen had recently replaces former ULFA-I Deputy Commander-in-chief Drishti Rajkhowa as the commander of the outfit’s Western Command.

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Assam DGP Bhaskar Jyoti Mahanta said, “ULFA-I Commander Western Command, recently appointed to replace Drishti Rajkhowa, SS Col Dwipen Saud appears dead with bullet injury. He’s being taken to the hospital now.”